Chemical Technology

Chemical Technology

Code-3450

Note: Developmental courses MAT 011, MAT 014, MAT 016, ENG 022, ENG 025 and all ESL classes are prerequisites for core Biology and Chemistry courses. However, selected Science courses may be taken as electives before completing the Developmental courses listed above. Please consult with an Academic Advisor (click for advisor list) for more information.

The Dynamic Field of Chemical Technology

Supports the chemical, engineering, and oil industries and is a major New Jersey employer.

Applies our understanding of basic chemistry to create, manufacture, and analyze a variety of items important to our society such as:

Pharmaceuticals

Cosmetic/personal care products

Gasoline and petroleum-based products

Plastics

Fabrics

Foods and products for the food service industry

Supplies technicians to staff the laboratories of federal, state, and local governments.

Why Study Chemical Technology at CCM?

CCM’s Chemical Technology Program is one of ten 2-year college programs in the United States to be accredited by the American Chemical Society’s Chemical Technology Program Approval Service (CTPAS).

Chemical Technology is an ideal major if you enjoy chemistry and laboratory work, and desire a more practical “hands-on” approach to learning that can accelerate entry directly into the job market.

Employers prefer to hire college-educated chemical technicians since they have both the scientific knowledge and laboratory skills to make them productive with less on-the-job training.

You will have the opportunity to work in state-of-the art laboratories and learn wet chemical technology methods and learn to use modern, sophisticated techniques and instrumentation such as gas chromatography (GC), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR).

Through CCM’s Cooperative Education Program (Co-op), you may be provided with the unique opportunity to gain valuable, practical skills working in industry while pursuing your education.

After graduation, in addition to your Associate in Applied Science Degree, you will

have both the theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory training needed to immediately begin a career in chemical technology

qualify for positions as a technician in areas such as:

Research

Testing and quality control

Chemical development

Environmental monitoring

New product development

Process method development

Materials development

Courses in CCM’s Chemical Technology program are also perfect if you are retraining for a new career!

Faculty Advisors Are Your Best Resource for Choosing An Appropriate Curriculum

You are strongly urged to work closely with your academic advisor who can help you make most efficient use of your time at CCM. The wide variety of career options demand careful consideration and planning. Your advisor is familiar with these considerations - and is ready to help! Take advantage of your advisor’s knowledge and expertise.